Share of primary energy from hydropower in Venezuela
Venezuela: Share of primary energy from hydropower was 12.9% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of primary energy from hydropower in Venezuela, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of primary energy from hydropower in Venezuela is 12.9%, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 1.2% on the previous year and up 45.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of primary energy from hydropower in Venezuela peaked at 16.2% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 1965.
That places Venezuela 7th out of 79 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.5% | 5 |
| 1970s | 3.0% | 1.9% | 3.7% | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.9% | 3.4% | 6.9% | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.6% | 7.0% | 9.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.9% | 8.5% | 10.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.4% | 8.1% | 11.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.5% | 12.6% | 16.2% | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for Venezuela
- Fuel imports 0.8% (2013)
- Ores and metals imports 1.2% (2013)
- Ores and metals exports 0.4% (2013)
- Gas production 310.44 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 10,886 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 310.44 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 10,886 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 97.7% (2013)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 21.4% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 58.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of primary energy from hydropower in Venezuela?
- Share of primary energy from hydropower in Venezuela was 12.9% in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of primary energy from hydropower recorded in Venezuela?
- The highest recorded value was 16.2% in 2020.
- What is the lowest share of primary energy from hydropower recorded in Venezuela?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 1965.
- How does Venezuela rank for share of primary energy from hydropower?
- Venezuela ranks 7th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of primary energy from hydropower rising or falling in Venezuela?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Venezuela data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of primary energy from hydropower. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured as a percentage of total energy supply.